The Venture Builder Programme – Non-Profits Track is an 12-week programme for non-profits organisations (NPOs), including charities and social service agencies.
The programme empowers NPOs to address pressing societal challenges more effectively by fostering collaboration, innovation, and strategic thinking. Work with us to discover the process of testing, developing and launching projects that are impactful and revenue-generating for your organisation.
- An experienced Programme Lead together with in-residence serial entrepreneurs will provide guidance to support participants to successfully launch the company
- Free access to the co-working office, at SUSS campus
- Complimentary mentoring services with subsequent support for eligible start-ups to apply for SUSS Start-up grant and/or SGD$50,000 government grant
- Successful projects may receive a kickstart funding of SGD$10,000*
- Eligible to apply for the NAK-SUSS Impact Grant
- Introduction to financial sustainability for NPOs
* (T&Cs Apply)
Eligibility | Open to: - Individuals nominated by their respective NPOs and supported by NCSS and/or NVPC
- Able to commit to a duration of 12 weeks
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Remuneration | - Successful projects may receive a kickstart funding of SGD$10,000*
* (T&Cs Apply) |
Application
| - A short description of the business idea (100 - 150 words)
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Selection
| SUSS will select each applicant based on: - Entrepreneurial potential – experience, passion, skillsets, etc
- Potential and feasibility of the business idea
- Highly resourceful with good networks
- Intellectually nimble and an eye for collaborative possibilities
- Able to tackle challenging situations with finesse and determination
- Experience as an entrepreneur or in a startup will be an added advantage
- Passionate to build and grow a business of their own
- Able to contribute a business idea in any of the following domains: Early Childhood, Gerontology / Elderlies, Psychology / Mental Health, Education Technology, Fintech / Blockchain, E-commerce / Marketing, Social Services, SME Digital Transformation; will be an added advantage
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| Duration & Period of | 8th July 2024 to 27th September 2024 |
| Application Date | 21st June 2024 |
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